The biggest cricket league in the world is the Indian Premier League. And statistics imply that the IPL is the biggest cricket competition in the world. There are several causes for these. Top stars from all around the world want to compete in the prestigious tournament. A player participating in the IPL faces extreme competition.
The money involved in it is one more factor, though, that draws players from abroad to this competition. The IPL, which is also why players forsake their international obligations to play in this competition, unquestionably pays the players more than their cricket board. The most fun that can be had in this game is during an IPL auction. An overnight millionaire is made for the player. In the IPL auction, certain players commanded astronomical prices. So, let’s look at the players who sold for the most money in the IPL auction.
- Yuvraj Singh – INR 16 Crore from Delhi Capitals in 2015.
Yuvraj Singh is a former Indian spin all-around player who made his name by consistently hitting massive sixes. The victory of India in the 2007 T20 World Cup was aided in part by him. He shares a fourth place on the list of most expensive IPL players. For a sum of INR 16 crore, the Delhi Capitals selected him for the 2015 IPL. It should be noted that Yuvraj, acquired by RCB for INR 14 crore, was also the most expensive player in the 2014 campaign.
- Nicholas Pooran – INR 16 crore from Lucknow Super Giants in 2023.
One of the most popular selections in the IPL auction has been West Indian wicketkeeper and batsman Nicholas Pooran. At the IPL auction for 2022, Sunrisers Hyderabad selected him for INR 10 crore. Unfortunately, the team released him before the IPL 2023 auction. The left-hander, though, was one of the athletes that instigated a bidding battle. In the end, Pooran was chosen by the Lucknow Super Giants for INR 16 crore. He shares fourth place in the list of most expensive IPL players.
- Chris Morris – INR 16.25 Crore from Rajasthan Royals in 2021
The retired African all-rounder had the highest purchase price in league history up to the IPL 2023 auction. He was purchased in the 2021 auction for INR 16.25 crore by the IPL champion Rajasthan Royals in 2008. Morris became the joint-third most expensive player in the IPL after being released by RCB in 2021, and Rajasthan Royals later acquired him.
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- Ben Stokes – INR 16.25 Crore from Chennai Super Kings in 2023
Ben Stokes is one of the biggest names in current cricket and has consistently been a highly prized asset in the IPL auction. He has participated in a few auctions and has consistently been a top pick for several teams. But Chennai Super Kings broke the bank to buy him at the IPL 2023 auction. He was acquired by CSK for INR 16.25 crore, making him the third most expensive player in the IPL. In the IPL, he is also the most expensive player for CSK.
- Cameron Green – INR 17.50 Crore from Mumbai Indians in 2023
The Indian Premier League is always in desperate need of all around players. Because of this, Cameron Green was reportedly the player many IPL franchises preferred before the IPL 2023 auction began. That is what happened in the end. Four to five teams showed an interest in him as soon as his name was called for the auction. Mumbai Indians ultimately purchased him for a staggering INR 17.5 crore. He became the second most expensive player in the IPL auction and the most expensive for Mumbai Indians.
- Sam Curran – INR 18.5 Crore from Punjab Kings in 2023
Chris Morris was the most expensive player before the IPL auction of 2023. Sam Curran went to set new benchmarks. He has risen to become the most expensive player in Indian Premier League history. The T20 World Cup 2022’s “Man of the Tournament,” Curran, helped England win their second world championship. IPL franchisees were eager to add him to their team for this reason. Finally, the all-rounder was acquired by the Punjab Kings for the astounding sum of INR 18.5 crore, making him the most expensive player in cricket history.
List of Most Expensive IPL T20 Player:
| Player | Year | Team | Price (INR) |
| MS Dhoni | 2008 | CSk | 6 Cr |
| Kevin Pietersen | 2009 | RCB | 7.55 Cr |
| Kieron Pollard | 2010 | MI | 3.42 Cr |
| Gautam Gambhir | 2011 | KKR | 11.04 Cr |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 2012 | CSK | 9.72 Cr |
| Glenn Maxwell | 2013 | MI | 5.3 Cr |
| Yuvraj Singh | 2014 | RCB | 14 Cr |
| Yuvraj Singh | 2015 | DC | 16 Cr |
| Shane Watson | 2016 | RCB | 9.5 Cr |
| Ben Stokes | 2017 | RR | 14.5 Cr |
| Ben Stokes | 2018 | RR | 12.5 Cr |
| Jaydev Unadkat | 2019 | RR | 8.4 Cr |
| Pat Cummins | 2020 | KKR | 15.5 Cr |
| Chris Morris | 2021 | RR | 16.25 Cr |
| Ishan Kishan | 2022 | MI | 15.5 Cr |
| Sam Curran | 2023 | PBKS | 18.5 Cr |
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